Sept. 16, 2022 FDA changes opens doors to blood donation The FDA recently released guidance that will open the doors for tens of thousands of individuals who were previously barred from donating blood in the U.S. to donate.
July 10, 2022 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers deploy to RAAF Base Amberley, Australia U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers arrived from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to support a Pacific Air Forces Bomber Task Force deployment, here July 10.
July 1, 2022 Wranglers conduct a major aircraft accident response exercise “Failure to plan is planning to fail.” This famous Benjamin Franklin quote applies still today, 90th Missile Wing Airmen put their major accident response plan to the test during an aircraft accident exercise to ensure they are ready to respond to any scenario on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming,
May 5, 2022 5th Civil Engineering Squadron provides assistance to local disaster response Early Sunday morning, May 1, 2022, many citizens in Ward County received a public safety notification informing them of a train derailment in Burlington, North Dakota and to evacuate their homes immediately.
April 5, 2022 Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile system has a name: Sentinel Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall approved the designation for the system that modernizes the ICBM leg of the Nation’s nuclear triad.
Dec. 2, 2021 Civil Air Patrol celebrates 80th anniversary Civil Air Patrol members throughout the United States and in overseas squadrons are celebrating the organization’s commitment to community service today — a commitment that began Dec. 1, 1941, and has continued for 80 years.
Nov. 5, 2021 Barksdale Airmen excel in medical readiness exercise Exercises like these ensure the readiness and capability of Air Force personnel.
Sept. 27, 2021 2nd Munitions Squadron blows away the competition The Air Force Global Strike Challenge exercise is designed to enhance readiness, teamwork, mission pride and competitive spirit.
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Aug. 31, 2021 2 MUNS equips Barksdale for the mission Airmen in the munitions specialist career field are tasked with protecting, handling, storing, transporting, arming, disarming, and assembling both non-nuclear and nuclear munitions.